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How to get fromBandon to Athloneby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bandon to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 230 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bandon to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 9m
    €40–59

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    6h 56m
    €39–61

  3. Drive 238.1 km

    1. Drive from Bandon to Athlonecar car 238.1 km
    2h 50m
    €41–59

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    7h 7m
    €50–70

  5. Bus via Kilmartin Ctr

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    7h 37m
    €46–66

Bandon to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Bandon, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Bandon to Athlone Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert in around 7h 7m.

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